major challenge in Nigeria over the years. Since independence in 1960, the country has experienced both military and civilian regimes which have been accused of human rights violation. The failure of these regimes to ensure respect for human rights has contributed to several cases of violent conflicts in different parts of Nigeria. The situation in the Niger Delta area is not different. The Niger Delta is basically the area in which petroleum production takes place in Nigeria. The Federal Government
RESOURCE CURSE: OIL VIOLENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION A CASE STUDY OF THE NIGER DELTA REGION JOHN SAMUEL KIM Master of Arts in International Studies (International Development and Cooperation) GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES JOHNSON UNIVERSITY 2015 Abstract This research work examines the oil-violence linkage in the Niger Delta region and also takes into account various factors that have triggered the crisis. The case study narrates increased violence within the region from the
THE RAISE OF NON- STATE ACTORS INTRODUCTION Security sector governance is a concept which promises to produce policy insights on the security dimension of post-conflict peacebuilding. The literature on security sector governance has identified five actors that influence the process of democratic governance of the security sector which are in two categories. In the first category they are known as the security sector comprising of organisations authorised to use force; civil management and oversight
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) (2011) women make essential contribution to food security and comprise more than 40% of agriculture workforce in developing countries. However, their agriculture productivity is less than men. Gender gap exists in agriculture productivity
1.0 Background to the Study Migration – as a necessary human activity – is as old as man himself. Its importance lies in the connection between it and development, when properly directed, managed and handled. The United Nations has equally noted that migration is a vital element in the development process. To this end, several conferences have held to discuss the issues arising from migrations and how these could be utilized to aid global development. Contemporary studies have shown that the more